GSU participates in a 7-institution University Innovation Alliance (UIA) initiative funded by the Kresge Foundation, conducting focus groups on identifying student success barriers. Through focus groups (30-50 students), we talk to different undergraduate populations, including First-Year, Transfer and Transition, Career Services users, and Academic Support users. Each semester targets a new population, gathering qualitative data to inform institutional improvements.
KPIs:
- Student participation rates (target: 30-50 per topic)
- Recommendation implementation success rate
- Focus group completion rates
Assessment Frequency: Each semester
Completed Populations:
- First-Year Students: Full assessment and recommendations
- Transfer/Transition Students: Analysis completed
Current Focus:
- Career Services Users: Completing Assessments and recommendations
- Academic Support Services Users: Conducting Focus Groups
- Complete Academic Support Services assessment with comprehensive recommendations
- Monitor and support the implementation of previous recommendations
Developing a sustainable funding model beyond the conclusion of the grant.
